used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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surrounding, or on every side of, something
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
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bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
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one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
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an artistic form of nonverbal communication
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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-ing form of “do” — engage in
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the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
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a movement into or inward
From this reading "I said you'd do," repeated Tom, with a mischievous grin, as he stood in the doorway of the room, having paused in the act of entering.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
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flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
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responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
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havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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Henderson
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Hey
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
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attach a tag or label to
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mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
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mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
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necessary for relief or supply
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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go across or through
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past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
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hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
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recurring again and again
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precisely, exactly
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
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Sid
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to a small degree or extent
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Maintained an upright posture.
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inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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male cat
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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used to ask for information about something
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What's
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in the company of; together with
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the person or people being spoken to
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you'd
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you'll
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